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Old 11-18-2017, 03:18 PM
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Can I see a picture of the GM alternator installation? I emailed the Ebay seller about the AL72X-he said it is the standard 55A alternator I already have. But for $225 he will build a 85A-seems like a lot but I want the appearance to look correct.
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Originally Posted by vandor View Post
I put a modern GM alternator on mine. Never mind the amp rating (I think this one is 100amp), but modern alternators put out 14.5 volts, while the old Bosch units top out at about 13.7. It may not seem like a big difference, but everything works a little better with a bit more voltage.
Yea I don't like the lights dimming when the engine is idling-one forgets that's just the way cars used to be.
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